Linehaul Dispatcher

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

AD&D

401(k)

Paid holidays (8)

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Dispatch Assistant in Dayton, OH. The role provides support to Transportation Coordinators and Drivers, ensuring shipments are planned and executed efficiently.

The ideal candidate has a background in transportation or LTL operations, demonstrates strong planning and communication skills, and is able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts. This position offers a stable, growing environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for quick

Qualifications

• Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations.
• Excellent planning capabilities in a fast paced environment.
• Professional and courteous communicator.
• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fulfill the plans developed by Transportation Coordinators
• Provide support to Drivers in order to deliver shipments to their destination in a timely manner
• Assist Drivers with equipment breakdowns, spills and inquiries associated with the operation
• Process phone calls from Drivers and Service Centers in a professional and timely manner
• Understand dispatch management software to execute the planning of Driver assignments
• Maintain excellent communication with internal customers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes

Skills

Transportation coordination

Dispatching

Communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Overview

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Responsibilities

The Transportation Dispatch Assistant provides support to the Transportation Coordinators and Drivers.

• Accurately fulfill the plans developed by Transportation Coordinators
• Provide support to Drivers in order to deliver shipments to their destination in a timely manner
• Assist Drivers with equipment breakdowns, spills and inquiries associated with the operation
• Process phone calls from Drivers and Service Centers in a professional and timely manner
• Understand dispatch management software to execute the planning of Driver assignments
• Maintain excellent communication with internal customers
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes

Qualifications

• Background in transportation, logistics coordinating, dispatching or in LTL operations
• Excellent planning capabilities in a fast paced environment
• Professional and courteous communicator
• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Clean, late model equipment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days